Dawn says: championship or bust!

[RockyMTblue2]

Well, "fan" is the root of "fanatic". I've always wondered what most players really think about their fanatics.

Perhaps: A necessary evil.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

No team, esp SC will be able to handle MoJett this year. They may figure on going after Stewie, but no one has ever seen something like Mo.

Well, that really worked well last year, didn't it. But, then again, channeling an SEC fan, that was without our home court referees!

 

[RockyMTblue2]

UCONN is clearly the best team this season. Next season remains to be seen since UCONN is losing two of the best players to ever don a UCONN uniform.

Hope springs eternal texican!

 

[PhillyCoach]

This is a bad omen, it seems Dawn Staley is learning: "I sat A'ja Wilson out a whole practice," Staley said. "She was blending. And I said, 'If you want to blend, go stand on the sideline.' She didn't like that. She told me it hurt her heart to be over there. And I said, 'Then don't put me in that position.' We are not going to settle for anything less than everyone's very best."
I've been waiting for her to stop being buddies with the players and to just be their coach. As Geno says: "I don't need any nineteen year old friends."

Hey MJL - Glad you posted that info. I agree ten fold. Last year I saw a clip where Staley was dancing and even horsing around with the players. Staley then stated that she was glad that she could get close to the players and relate. Geno hit it right on--"I don't need any nineteen year old friends." Sadly, now the stage is set and Staley will have to rebuild it in a different way. I hear ya MJL--it's a bad omen.

 

[DaddyChoc]

Geno goofed around with his players as well... he's just older now.

Let Dawn do what she and her players think works for them.

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

Dawn used to be a lot more "Philly-like" with her players, but she's mellowed somewhat. I still wouldn't want her mad at me, though.

 

[SCGamecock]

She's mellowed a whole lot.. I remember her being way more vocal walking in front of the bench.. Now she glares and balls up paper mostly haha..

She chews gum to manage her temper as well.

 

[DaddyChoc]

She gotta be taken seriously... no need to get caught up in some nonsense as well

 

[PhillyCoach]

South Carolina vs Ohio State on Friday and Wilson is blending...Dawn is steaming and put Wilson on the sideline!!!
Don't see how this is a plus.
Could Wilson be feeling her oats after the big summer she had? Hey, Ohio State is no problem. Don't think Dawn was looking for this "focus" before the season even starts. Don't think Dawn sees this as "working for them."
I knew Dawn's coaches and mentors when she played at Dobbins. I did not know Dawn personally. However, I am pulling for her to have a good season. How about SC losing to UConn in the NC game? Could be.
Reimer is hurting, Nurse is tired. International play in the summer can take its toll in many ways--good & bad.

 

[watanabe]

UCONN is clearly the best team this season. Next season remains to be seen since UCONN is losing two of the best players to ever don a UCONN uniform.

Oh pooh, year after year after year. I guess hope wells eternal. Next season we will have the best three players that have ever donned a UConn uniform.